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    Default What kind of filter can I use with tadpoles?

    I know that tadpoles don't NEED a filter, but I would like to use one anyways, and I was wondering what kind of filter works best with tadpoles. Currently I have a Terra Whisper i3 filter, would that work or should I get a different one?

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    Default Re: What kind of filter can I use with tadpoles?

    I find that growing tadpoles can foul the water more than any fish.

    I have a "Hydor 150" which is a pump designed for a 20-40 gallon tank. It's pumping about 11 gallons. Filters get changed frequently.

    Here are my tads right now. Eating constantly!

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTz...0UzlVeMRg/live

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    Default Re: What kind of filter can I use with tadpoles?

    My tadpoles are in a 10 gallon, and are only a week old and are very tiny. I'm afraid that a powerful filter would suck them up. The one I have is for 3 gallons, and won't filter out the entire tank but will help a little bit. Should I get a 10 gallon filter or just stick with the one I have?

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    Default Re: What kind of filter can I use with tadpoles?

    The thing about a filter is how, after a while, a bacterial cycle gets established which gets rid of ammonia and nitrites.
    It can take a month for the good bacteria to set up shop.
    If you change your filter, you reset this process.

    I think tadpoles can live in remarkably filthy water. I'd say don't buy more equipment until you know you have an issue.

    It's not a very long term thing. I vote for keeping the filter you have and upgrading only if it obviously fails at its task.

    I wrap my intake filter with bulk media. That saves all of the tiny babies, especially the cherry shrimp.

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    OK, thanks for the input ��

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    Default Re: What kind of filter can I use with tadpoles?

    An easy way to clean up your water is with partial water changes. Use a product that removes chlorine, add it to your tap water, let the water sit for a while to equalize in temperature. Then drain about half of your tadpole water and replace with fresh.

    what are you gonna do when they arent tadpoles anymore?

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